South Africa’s Durban Opens New Special Economic Zone Focused on Logistics and Automotive Sectors
A new area of the Special Economic Zone (SEZ) adjacent to King Shaka International Airport has opened in South Africa's Durban. The SEZ has already created over 5,000 permanent jobs and the new area is expected to…
China Concludes 40th Antarctic Expedition, Deepens Atmospheric Research
Qingdao, Shandong Province - China's 40th Antarctic expedition, marked by the return of the icebreaker Xuelong 2, has yielded significant atmospheric research findings. The expedition focused on atmospheric research in the Antarctic region,…
Russia, Egypt Discuss BRICS Expansion Under Russian Chairmanship
Russia and Egypt held talks on the expansion and cooperation within the BRICS group of nations, as Russia assumed its 2024 presidency of the association. Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov met with…
UAE Annual Investment Congress Explores BRICS Expansion and Global Economic Impact
The Annual Investment Congress (AIM Congress 2024), held in Abu Dhabi from May 7-9, gathered over 100 ministers, mayors, and central bank governors to discuss the shifting investment landscape and harness new potential for…
Kazan Marathon Sees Participation Double to 30,000 Runners
The 10th Ak Bars Bank Kazan Marathon drew approximately 30,000 participants from 14 countries, double the number from 2023. The event, which included the Russian Marathon Championship, was watched by 15,000 spectators and…
Al-Mashat, EBRD President discuss Egypt-EU investment conference, private sector support
EU will provide €1.8bn in guarantees to encourage private sector investments in Egypt
President Al-Sisi departs for Manama to attend Arab Summit on Gaza war
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi embarked on Wednesday for the Kingdom of Bahrain to attend the thirty-third summit of the Arab League, hosted in Manama. The Presidency’s spokesperson, Ahmed Fahmy,…
Egypt stands firm, rejects Israeli proposal for Palestinian relocation
Egypt refused Israel’s request to open the Egyptian borders to Gaza residents, Reuters reported on Wednesday. This came in line with Cairo’s firm stance against Israeli attempts to displace Palestinians.…
Seventh shipment of Pakistani aid arrives in Egypt for Gaza
Pakistan delivered its seventh consignment of humanitarian aid to the Egyptian Red Crescent on Wednesday, destined for onward distribution to Palestinians in Gaza. The shipment, which arrived at Port Said, includes essential food, medicine, hygiene…
Biden offers to debate Trump under new terms, bypassing debate commission
US President Joe Biden has extended an offer to engage in at least two debates with former President Donald Trump ahead of the upcoming election, The New York Times reported…